Testicular cancer survivor's advice for patients

A cancer diagnosis is a difficult thing for many. In the case of James Coulson Jr., a testicular cancer diagnosis at age 23 was unthinkable. But after coping with the realization of cancer treatment, James focused on surviving. Part of what got him through his treatment was "long-suffering," basically patience in the face of adversity, something every cancer patient can relate to. Listen to James as he shares his advice to other patients.

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[alexaranda]

I’m about to get surgery for testicular cancer ima make it 💪🏼 GOD I LEAVE MY SOUL IN YOUR HANDS

[NoahArnold]

I got testicular cancer at the age of 12 and I got surgery 7 days before my birthday and it was one of the best surgery’s that have ever been done on testicular cancer they said. It healed perfectly and got out so good. Now I can still have kids and nothings different

[allday]

I remember when I was first diagnosed. I had already had a feeling it was cancer. I was determined to get things done I wasted no time on getting the testicle removed as the doctor recommended so we wouldn't waste anytime. 2 weeks later I got the results and it was stage 1 non seminoma . It didn't really hurt as much as I thought I guess because I was expecting it. I'm going on 4 years cancer free I have an appointment next week for my CT results. Guys if you feel like somethings not right go get it checked out because it can save your life . Testicular cancer is very curable especially if caught early. God bless everyone and if anyone has any questions about my experience feel free to ask

[OrganicGonzalez]

Getting checked soon. I’m starting to feel nervous but I know I’ll be okay in spite of whatever outcome

[prawnmanlannister]

Got diagnosed last year and I am now cancer free for the past 6 months. If anyone needs this now, you can do it man. Beat this disease

[living_with_intent]

I'm also cancer free at this time after being diagnosed with this. I had my left testicle removed and so far, I've been clean. I'm still being monitored till 2024) and have been since 2019. It's a story that I don't see many talk about. I'm going to make a video of mine very soon. And I'm glad to share I have two beautiful daughters after my surgery. My advice for anyone (any age) is if you see/feel something weird down there (painless too), go get it checked out now. The sooner you know, the better the treatment outcome. Stay ahead of it!

[diegomiranda]

Oh bless him I hope he doing well and active now.

[iaimtocontributetohumanity]

one of my friends has testicular cancer stage 2 and did 4 rounds of chemo and now it's more than a year and he is okay. Keep regular testing. You have to be strong! You can fight cancer!

[Sanguine_Addiction]

Had surgery on 2/28/2024 to remove a 2.8cm tumor on left testicle. Pathology results revealed stage 1A pure seminoma, non-spreading outside and contained within the testicle. It's been removed and I'm recovering from surgery. Doctor said now I have to be monitored for the next 5 years with blood tests, x rays and CT scans, as per cancer protocol. Doctor is very confident that the surgery took care of it and I can live a normal life. She said the return rate is approx 5% but she feels highly unlikely. She said in the unlikely event that it does return, it can be treated with chemo & radiation. Still, she feels very confident the surgery took care of it all. She said it would have been a completely different story if I would have delayed by like a year or two.

No one wants to hear "cancer"...NO ONE. Been a wreck the last two weeks because I have a wife and 5 month old twin babies. All I pray for is to live long enough to see my children grow into adults and for the gift to be able to be a grandfather one day.

[Luke.]

I just got out of surgery having my right testicle removed. Hoping for great news on the backend, but whatever happens I am gonna kick ass! For anyone else going through this…you’re not alone!

[gbril]

I usually never do this but I feel like this might help anyone. I waited 4 months before I said something about my right testicle was big and I ended up having testicular cancer that spread next to my kidney. I’m currently in the hospital to get my right testicle removed. I’m 24 and never thought I’d ever hear those words that I have cancer, but guys get checked out if you ever noticed anything unusual.

[Nevadaskiies]

Just got my right testicle removed yesterday and luckily the tumor hasnt spread yet and was still contained inside the right testicle :)))

[TheJanis]

Thank you sir for your good words, im on the end of 3 chemo cycle. I have 2a non seminoma testicular cancer

[thirdytorres]

I'm also having these symptoms and I'm scared. It's hard to go and have a check up because of the pandemic

[savanleela]

80% of the people never replied about how they feel after surgery 😃

[mondaymonkey]

You are correct young man. I think the Marines call it “embracing the suck”. I have been through all of it since 1998. I am still here but it sucked bad sometimes. It is a long hard worth every effort. If you don’t believe ask the family I raised through all of it.

[salgadoivan]

I just got surgery today to removed my right testicle. I am currently home laying down looking at videos to inform myself more as to the do’s & dont’s after surgery

[adenahmed]

Felt something on my right testicle I’m going to go the the doctors to get it checked out. Im abit nervous because it’s sensitive to us men. But I’ll keep you guys updated on my journey

[headClock]

Just got diagnosed today at 16. Long journey ahead

[elwero]

I was 21 when i got testicular pain on 2020 got surgery done then went into chemo in june and did 4 sessions and then i was on check ups and the first check on on october my markers was at a 4 and did another check up on janurary and my markers was on 18 soo i went from janurary to june of 2021 to fet my catscans and ptscans and i was on a 1500 marker and from june to october i did 5 sessions of chemo and the markers went from very high to very low and so december they tell me i had a lymp nodes that had to be removed so they scheduled me for a retroperiteal lympnode remove on feburary and the drs took on 42 lymp nodes and they all were negative on cancer but did have a teratoma and im happy that i came out cancer free and i really pray to go it does not come back im bearly 23 years old and married at 20 years old